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in NorthMin Acquire IP Rights through DOST SciTech Superhighway

26 Firms

Twenty-six firms from various provinces in Northern Mindanao acquire intellectual property rights through the acquisition of trademark registration. The Department of Science and Technology has successfully assisted these firms through the SciTech Superhighway program. The certificates of registration are from and signed by the Bureau of Trademarks - Intellectual Property of the Philippines, with a 10year validity period.

In partnership with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL) and the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), DOST region 10 was able to endorse these applications. The SciTech Superhighway is a collaborative project of DOST-TAPI and IPOPHIL to strategize ways to streamline and hasten formality examinations of IP applications and other administrative processes up until the financial assistance of the following fees: Filing Fee, 1st Publication Fee,

2nd Publication Fee, and Issuance Fee.

The applications were endorsed during the SciTech Superhighway 11th Technical Working Group (TWG) Deliberation Meeting in March 2022. Proceeding after the actions of the rec-

ommendation provided by the IPOPHL TWG member, the applications were then officially filed in May 2022. Assisted firms have finally received their Certificate of Registrations in the last quarter of 2022.

In Bukidnon, there were

three certificates of trademark registration given, while in Camiguin, there were six. In Lanao del Norte and in Misamis Occidental there were five firms who also acquired the certificate. Meanwhile, DOST Misamis Oriental were able to assist

7 firms. Most of the 26 firms are in the food processing industry.

Copyright, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets are all different types of intellectual property (IP). Firms with trademark registrations are generally protected in

Patty Tapao, an emerging food establishment in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, holding their firm’s certificate of trademark registration with a validity of 10 years, during the delivery and turnover of certificates conducted by DOST Bukidnon.

terms of brand identity in the marketplace. It gives the owner the exclusive rights to prevent others from using or exploiting the mark in any way. Aside from being a source-identifier, differentiator, quality indicator, and an advertising device, a protective mark may also bring another stream of income to the owner through licensing or franchising.

In a Facebook post, one of the 2022 trademark registration recipients, Mr. Recarte Bacus of Candiisan Diversified Farm, expressed his thanks to DOST for facilitating their application.

“Yeeeeyyy na register na gyud sa Intellectual Property

Kauswagan gears up to host 6th Organic Asia Congress

By: Lou Ellen L. Antonio Mark Francisco Jessie P. Mongcal

KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte (PIA)--As the municipality here will host the 6th Organic Asia Congress (OAC) in June this year, members of the Expanded Committee convened to discuss preparation plans.

The OAC is one of the prominent international events for organic agriculture that brings together local governments and the organic sector from various Asian nations to talk about the main trends in the movement and methods for advancement.

The theme for this

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is “World

In a press conference today in El Salvador City, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said he will ask private companies to undergo drug testing in their respective workplaces. With Abalos at the table are (from left) PNP 10 director Brig. Gen. Lawence Coop, PNP deputy director for administration Lt. Gen. Rhodel Sermonia, Gov. Peter Unabia, Mayor Edgar Lignes and DILG 10 director Wilhelm Mark Suyko. Abalos is in Northern Mindanao for a two-day visit.

PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

Screenshot photo during the 11th TWG Meeting of SciTech Superhighway Program meeting via Zoom with partners and stakeholders from various DOST regional offices.

Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte Mayor Rommel Arnado throws the ribbon after inaugurating the Fisherman’s Wharf Food Park and Entertainment Center, one of the many attractions in his locality which is funded by the municipal government that is an income-generating entity.

PHOTOS year’s OAC

Peace through Organic Agriculture: Food Security is Vital to Peace Building,” featuring

the role of organic agriculture in attaining sustainable peace and development.

Low enrollment, graduation rates hound BARMM schools

MANILA – A proposed Senate inquiry wants to look into the state of education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and address low enrollment, improve learner outcomes and improve access to quality basic education.

Decades of armed conflict and civil unrest have greatly affected the quality of basic education, based on the performance of BARMM in several education indicators, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.

In a news release on Monday, Gatchalian said he filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 455 to review the status of the implementation of the education provisions of the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mind -

anao (Republic Act 11054) and the Bangsamoro Education Code (BEC) of 2021.

Gatchalian cited that historical Net Enrollment Rate (NER) has been a persistent problem in BARMM, with the problem being more pronounced in junior high school (JHS) and senior high school (SHS).

While the national NER is 97 percent, only about 36 percent of individuals aged 12 to 15 are enrolled in JHS, and 10 percent of individuals aged 16 to 17 are enrolled in SHS.

According to the 2020 Philippine Statistics Authority's Annual Poverty Indicators Survey, among the top reasons for nonattendance in schools are the high cost of education (21 percent), accessibility of schools (17 percent), and

lack of personal interest (16 percent).

Gatchalian also pointed to the latest Cohort Survival

data for BARMM, where for every 100 children who enrolled in Grade 1 in School Year (SY) 2010-2011, only

PH-US 'Balikatan' exercises set in April

He also said the "Balikatan" exercises are for the second week of April but added that this is still "tentative" and is still "to be finalized".

In the 2022 iteration of "Balikatan," around 3,800 members of the AFP and 5,100 US military personnel -- the largest number of combined personnel of the two militaries in the annual exercise since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic in 2020, participated in the annual exercises.

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17 were able to graduate Grade 12 in 2021-2022.

It was substantially lower than the national average of

57 Grade 12 graduates in SY 2021-2022 out of every 100 Grade 1 enrollees in SY 2010-2011.

He said he is further alarmed by the results of the last seven National Achievement Tests (NAT) administered in the region, which revealed low performance in English, Science and Mathematics.

NAT results showed that Grade 6 learners exhibit near proficiency in English (52.4 percent) and Mathematics (52 percent), and low proficiency in Science (46 percent).

“Mahalagang masuri natin ang mga hamong kinakaharap ng ating mga kababayan sa BARMM pagdating sa edukasyon. Nais nating tiyakin na pagdating sa dekalidad na edukasyon at

Beautiful scammer arrested in Taguig

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor MDNN NATIONAL

MANILA

– This year's "Balikatan" military exercises between American and Filipino troops will take place in April.

"The AFP and the US Armed Forces are once again holding the 38th iteration of annual bilateral 'Balikatan' exercises. although this is a bilateral activity, the AFP takes the lead in planning and execution, supported by the US Armed Forces with other like-minded nations as observers," Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said in a statement Monday.

Aguilar said "Balikatan" 38-2023 will help the AFP in developing its external defense capabilities and fulfilling its obligations to other countries in the region in terms of countering terrorism and other security threats.

"'Balikatan' 38-2023 will

result in the development of the AFP capability not only in the conduct of external defense operations but also in fulfilling its obligation in working with other countries in the region against terrorism and other threats," he added.

The AFP neither indicated the exact dates of the exercises nor gave an exact number of participating American and Filipino

military personnel for this year's exercises.

However, it said the maneuvers will be held in the areas of jurisdiction of the Northern Luzon Command, Visayas Command and Western Command.

"Yun (the) number of (participating) personnel is still undergoing discussion," AFP public affairs office chief Col. Jorry Baclor told reporters.

The Philippines and US exercise forces employed more than 50 aircraft, four ships, 10 amphibious craft, four high mobility artillery rocket system launchers, and four Patriot missile systems during "Balikatan" 2022.

"Balikatan" 2022 also included approximately 40 personnel from the Australian Defense Force.

Meanwhile, Aguilar said the AFP is grateful

NEWS - Just as operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) are currently investigating an alleged scam involving actor Luis Manzano and his partner, a scammer was arrested by authorities in Taguig.

The police identified the suspect as Mikaela Veronica Cabrera, 26. She was snatched by the raiding policemen inside a condominium at the corner of McKinley Parkway and 26th street in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City

on Friday, February 3. Initial investigation disclosed that the alleged con artist duped millions of money from her unsuspecting victims.

Cabrera would identify herself as an owner of a fashion styling company in a dating app. She would allegedly tell her supposed victims that her company was on the verge of bankruptcy, and she needed investors.

The suspect would promise her victims an interest of 20-30 percent. Unfortunately, based on the testimonies of her victims the

(Courtesy of Lamitan City Schools Division Facebook)

Police seize loose guns, ammo in Tarlac

Luzon

Gatchalian eyes digitalization of DSWD systems, processes

By Zaldy De Layola

CONFISCATED. The unlicensed guns and ammunition that were confiscated during a raid in Concepcion town, Tarlac province on Sunday (Feb. 5, 2023). Brig. Gen. Cesar Pasiwen, PRO3 director, said they have been continuously stepping up their drive to recover and seize loose firearms through operations and implementation of search warrants against illegal gun owners. (Photo courtesy of Tarlac Police Provincial Office)

By Zorayda Tecson

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO,

Pampanga – Several unlicensed guns and ammunition were confiscated from a villager after authorities raided his house in Concepcion town, Tarlac province on Sunday.

Armed with a search warrant, joint elements of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Provincial Field Unit (CIDG-PFU)Tarlac, Provincial Intelligence Unit, Special Action Force, 304th Maneuver

Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion and Concepcion Municipal Police Station, swooped down on the house of Falcon Fabula, 47, a resident of Barangay Santa Rosa in the said town.

In his report on Monday, Lt. Col. Dominick Poblete, the chief of the CIDG-PFU Tarlac, said confiscated during the raid were a rifle, two pistols and 170 pieces of live ammunition.

Poblete said the arrested suspect is now under the

MANILA – Newly appointed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian is planning the full digitalization of the agency’s systems, processes and programs and services as one of his major priorities to improve DSWD operations further.

Gatchalian pointed this out during his meeting with DSWD undersecretaries and other officials last Wednesday, his first day in office, after being on the operations, programs and services being implemented by the agency.

He said that he also planning on cleansing the beneficiaries’ database to ensure that only deserving and eligible families and individuals will be served.

The DSWD secretary also cited other plans that he hopes to pursue, which include setting up logistics networks and additional warehouses for relief goods and family food packs in strategic locations in the country that are closer to the people in order to provide immediate and prompt assistance to the families that

will be affected by disasters and calamities.

This, Gatchalian said, is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. His first order of the day was to do away with formalities and to make things happen in a timely manner to allay the fears of personnel.

Gatchalian also gave his assurance that the existing

structure will remain, emphasizing that he is willing to work with the present workforce of the department.

The entire DSWD workforce has expressed their full support to the new Secretary.

In the meantime, briefing sessions on the functions and key results areas of the different offices, bureaus, services and units (OBSUs),

as well as the different field offices of the department will continue in the days ahead. Gatchalian will also make the rounds of the OBSUs, meet with the staff, and familiarize himself within the DSWD premises. He is also set to meet the Regional Directors of the Department next week. (PNA)

PHOTO CAPTION: DSWD FAMILY. Newly

GARBAGE COLLECTION. A pile of garbage at a vacant space in Barangay Irisan in Baguio City before they are collected in this undated photo. The Baguio City government is looking at privatizing its garbage management system to save money. (PNA file photo by Liza T. Agoot)

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Anti-war Luftballons

Reuters Fact Check on Feb. 4, 2023 headlined on its news side the very important and clarificatory news, “Fact Check – HBAL617 balloon tracker online is from US company Aerostar, not China” which shoots down the sensationalized false story of US mainstream media that it was a Chinese “spy balloon”. Despite this Reuters fact check being issued on Feb. 3, the false narrative of the “Chinese balloon” has continued to this day.

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Another important news that shoots down the US narrative about the “Chinese “spy balloon” is the absolute nonsense is the comment of ex-Pentagon analyst Chuck Spinney who said, “It is hard to imagine why the Chinese would risk sending military-grade surveillance equipment in a vulnerable, uncontrollable balloon that cannot even be directed to a specific target,... These high altitude balloons basically go with the wind-flows.”

The Global Times in the early hours of Feb. 3, headline China’s response: “China rejects US’ spy balloon accusation, says civilian airship deviated from planned course caused by force majeure.” On Feb. 4, Global Times issued its second report, “China blasts ‘spy balloon’ hype, urges communication to avoid misjudgment” and stressed that the postponed Blinken visit to China anti-China elements were linking to the incident was never as formally scheduled event yet.

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Some believe that the false “China spy balloon” hype was instigated by the Deep State to abort the Blinken meet in China agreed upon between Biden and Xi to help iron out difference between the two sides that erupted from the Pelosi visit in 2022 and China cut major bilateral talks over vital issues with the US – hence Blinken’s statement that the timing at the moment is “not conducive” due to the “Luftballon”

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Be a good influencer

WHEN Christ told his disciples to be the salt and light of the earth (cfr. Mt 5,13-16), we too should feel addressed by such divine command and make ourselves good influencers in a world that is increasingly wracked by confusion and error despite the apparent lights it seems to enjoy due to the powerful developments in the sciences and technologies today.

We can readily conclude from that gospel that what Christ wants is for us to provide Christian flavor in a world that is fast evolving, as well as help in preserving the true Christian spirit in a world that is so exposed to a lot of changes, many of them with their luggage of dangers even as they also offer a lot of benefits.

We also are meant to give light to the others by giving good example and by actively doing apostolate, leading people to God along the right if prudent and tortuous and treacherous paths of this world. With rectitude of intention, we have to inspire others to follow us so that with us they can come to Christ. This is what a good influencer is.

This means that we have to see to it that we inspire others properly. And by that,

incident. I use the German term for “air balloons” to transition to our next point.

“99 Luftballons” is a popular 1980s Cold War period anti-war 1983 song by the German band “Nena” which had been a huge hit in Europe and Japan, but I would also say it was a big hit in the Philippines. I am playing the song from You Tube as I write this piece, enjoying the popular beat and wonderful guttural German when put into songs -- but the important thing is the story of the song which I will use the Wiki summation to facilitate:

“99 balloons are mistaken for UFOs, causing a general to send pilots to investigate. Finding nothing but balloons, the pilots put on a large show of fire power. The display of force worries the nations along the borders and the war ministers on each side encourage conflict to grab power for themselves. In the end, a cataclysmic war results from the otherwise harmless flight of balloons

we mean that the spirit we ‘breathe into’ the others by our mere presence or by our words and deeds, should be the spirit of God.

In other words, to inspire is to infuse the spirit proper to us, the spirit that gives us life and that animates our thoughts, desires, words and actions. And that spirit is ultimately nothing other than the spirit of God who is our Creator and Father, in whose image and likeness we have been created. We need to correspond to that spirit of God.

It’s, of course, good and indispensable that we enjoy our human right of free speech and expression, but we should also give due consideration to the serious duty of exercising that right with a deep sense of responsibility. We should avoid the practice of simply making off-the-cuff comments and shooting from the hip, pure gossiping, backbiting and idle talk, etc.

Especially in the world of public opinion, we should try our best that our views are properly studied and expressed. We should express our opinions, despite contrary positions from others, in a way that would at least leave people enlight-

ened and edified. This can always be done if we truly live by our Christian standards where truth, charity, mercy, fairness, patience and courtesy are always upheld.

We may disagree with others in their views and opinions, but we should avoid being disagreeable. Even in matters of faith and belief, when we feel that a party is clearly in error, we should not feel as if we are entitled to be rude to him. In fact, he should be treated with utmost delicacy.

What is helpful in this regard is to see to it that we do everything always in the presence of God. We should be wary when we would only be guided and driven by our own emotions and passions, if not by our own biases and prejudices. It would be good to know where everybody is coming from in order to facilitate understanding and a meaningful exchange of views.

Let’s always remember that in matters of opinion, we cannot make ours the

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P3-B sought to fund 35 flood control projects in E. Visayas

By Sarwell Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking PHP2.94 billion in funding for the construction of 35 flood control projects in three Eastern Visayas provinces this year.

DPWH Eastern Visayas Regional Director Edgar Tabacon said these projects are highly necessary given the recent massive flooding experienced in the region from late December 2022 to early January this year.

“We are happy that the Regional Development Council (RDC) endorsed these projects to our central office for inclusion in the 2023 funding. These are urgent projects meant to protect lives and proper-

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FLOOD MITIGATION. A flood control project in Southern Leyte in this Oct. 7, 2022 photo. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seeking at least PHP3 billion for the construction of 35 flood control projects in three Eastern Visayas provinces this year. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)

DOH declares Oriental Mindoro malaria-free

By Maria Tividad

TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 53,941 family food packs (FFPs) have been distributed to families in Eastern Visayas region heavily affected by recent flooding, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported on Friday.

DSWD regional director Grace Subong said in a press briefing that around PHP27 million worth of food packs were delivered in the provinces of Northern Samar, Leyte, Samar, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte and Biliran hit by weather disturbances.

Recipient families are from the towns of Catubig,

FOOD AID. A volunteer carries boxes of family food packs intended for flood-hit families in Catubig town, Northern Samar province in this Jan. 21, 2023 photo. At least 53,941 family food packs have been distributed to families in Eastern Visayas region heavily affected by recent flooding. (Photo courtesy of Department of Social Welfare and Development)

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The agency also released food packs to the towns of Cabucgayan, Kawayan and Naval in Biliran; Jipapad, Arteche, Oras, Dolores, Can-avid, Hernani and Mercedes in Eastern Samar; San Miguel, Babatngon, Santa Fe, Tanauan, Alangalang and Mahaplag in Leyte.

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AIR ROUTE. Passengers boarding an aircraft at the Borongan City Airport in Eastern Samar province in this undated photo. The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar will provide air fare discounts to encourage more passengers to take the air route connecting the city to Cebu and Manila. (Photo courtesy of Borongan city information office)

Borongan pushes tourism; offers airfare discount

By Roel Amazona

TACLOBAN CITY – To encourage people to visit Borongan City and other areas in Eastern Samar province, Borongan will provide air fare discounts to take the air route connecting the city to Cebu and Manila.

Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda said the discount could only be availed if the ticket is booked or bought from the ticketing office operated by the city government located at the FUN Borongan building at the city’s Baybay Boulevard.

“We are trying very hard to promote the new air route. We are hoping this will boost the local economy and help us recover from the ill effects of Covid-19,” Agda told reporters Monday.

The city government, she said, will give a PHP1,500 discount per flight booked through the local government-operated ticketing office.

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Manila fair will be reduced to PHP4,344, while the PHP5,979 fare for the Manila-Cebu-Borongan flight will be down to PHP4,479.

The Borongan-Cebu flight with PHP4,935 fare will be lowered to PHP3,435 while the Cebu-Borongan flight will only cost PHP3,715 from PHP5,215. The city government will shoulder the discount.

“We are still waiting for advice from our finance officer before the launch. This is encompassing to all would-be passengers, not only from Borongan and Eastern Samar, but even from other parts of the country who wanted to visit the province,” Agda added.

Aside from offering discounts, the city government will also give free shuttle to all passengers of the province using the Borongan City Airport.

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MANILA – After three straight weeks of price increases, oil companies will slash pump prices starting 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

In separate advisories, Caltex, Clean Fuel, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell announced gasoline price rollback by PHP2.10 per liter and PHP3 per liter on diesel.

Caltex, Seaoil and Shell will likewise reduce kerosene prices by PHP2.30 per liter.

Other oil companies are expected to implement the same price adjustments.

Global food prices drop for 10th straight month in January

ANKARA – Global food prices fell for the 10th consecutive month in January, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.2 points in January, down 0.8 percent from the previous month.

The decline in the main reading was led by decreases in the price indices of vegetable oils, dairy, and sugar, while those for cereals and meat remained largely stable last month.

The FAO food price index is a trade-weighted index that tracks international market prices of five major food commodity

groups.

The vegetable oil price index fell 2.9 percent month-on-month in January, due to lower world prices of palm, soy, sunflower seed, and rapeseed oils.

Driven by lower international prices of butter and milk powders, the diary price index was down 1.4 percent from December to a 12-month low in January.

The sugar price index was 1.1 percent lower, marking the first decline after sharp rises in the previous two months.

“Strong harvest progress in Thailand and favorable weather conditions in Brazil

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF CIVIL CASE NO.2023-013

SPOUSES ACE DIAMOND TORRES SICAT AND AILEEN DAVID SOLIMAN-SICAT, ACE DIAMOND TORRES SICAT AND AILEEN DAVID SOLIMAN-SICAT, Petitioners. x - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 26, 2003 at San Ramon, Dinalupihan, Bataan, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at San Fernando Pampanga and Luacan, Dinalupihan, Bataan, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for eighteen (18) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 26, 2003 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 27th of January 2023.

outweighed the impact on prices due to concerns over lower crop yields in India, higher gasoline prices in Brazil, which support demand for ethanol, as well as the Brazilian real’s appreciation against the US

dollar,” the FAO said.

The meat price index dropped marginally by 0.1 percent in January, its seventh consecutive monthly decline, while the cereal price index was up 0.1 percent. (PNA)

HIGHER. The Philippines' main equities index ended Friday (Feb. 3, 2023) up partly on positive earnings report of local and US-based listed firms. The peso gained further against the US dollar and posted a new low in more than seven months on the back of the improvement in the PSEi, the drop in the country's liabilities, and the general weakness of the US dollar. (PNA graphics)

Peso strengthens, PSEi up on positive earnings reports

By Joann Villanueva

MANILA – Positive earnings reports of listed firms here and in the United States helped boost the local bourse’s main index on Friday while the peso strengthened further against the US dollar.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained by 0.59 percent, or 41.19 points, to 7,027.38 points.

All Shares jumped by 0.59 percent, or 21.68 points, to 3,705.46 points.

Most of the sectoral gauges also increased during the day – Property, 2.42 percent; Industrial, 0.63 percent; Financials, 0.39 percent; and Holding Firms, 0.03 percent.

On the other hand, Mining and Oil shed by 1.76 percent and Services by 0.46 percent.

Volume reached nearly 1.9 billion shares amounting to PHP20.12 billion.

Decliners led advancers at 103 to 83 while 48 shares were unchanged.

Luis Limlingan, Regina Capital Development Corp. head of sales, said the latest

changes in the composition of the 30-company PSEi helped boost the value turnover in the local bourse during the day.

He said mixed earnings reports among high-profile listed firms in the US, such as Meta, Apple, Alphabet, and Merck, contributed to investors’ sentiment.

The national government’s report on the drop of its debt to PHP13.42 trillion as of end-2022 also contributed to the positive sentiments.

Oil prices in the international market fell “as US industrial-linked factory orders dipped while the greenback strengthened, making crude more expensive for non-American buyers.”

Brent crude oil futures slipped by 1.04 percent to USD81.98 per barrel and the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) by 0.84 percent to USD75.77 per barrel.

The gains of the PSEi were tracked by the local currency, which appreciated further against the US dollar

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2023-012 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES PAUL KEVIN P. YUMUL AND DIANA VENUS L. GABUT-YUMUL, PAUL KEVIN P. YUMUL AND DIANA VENUS L. GABUT-YUMUL, Petitioners.

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City and Block 10 Lot B, San Nicolas, Balagtas St., San Fernando, Pampanga respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for five (5) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 20, 2016 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED.

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on May 8, 2013 at Bato, Camarines Sur, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Brgy. Santiago, Bato, Camarines Sur and Brgy. Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than four (4) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 8, 2013 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

Addressing social issues, cultivating a culture of dialogue key to success of DENR’s Multi-Stakeholder Forums

By Mike Baños

Leaders from the government and private sectors agree that a holistic approach is needed to address the Philippines’ pressing socio-economic problems arising from climate change and environment degradation.

Over 400 stakeholders from the national and local governments, private and development sectors, and the academe joined the DENR Multi-Stakeholder Forum held February 2-3, 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City.

The two-day forum was aimed at helping the DENR in championing an environmentally- resilient Philippines; identifying the sectors' main challenges; and creating an inventory of the current frameworks, tools and technologies that can be adopted by other sectors.

It was the continuation of the three-day multistakeholder forum held in Manila on October 2022 and the two-day multistakeholder forum held in lloilo on January 2023. The multi-stakeholder forum in Mindanao is the last leg of DENR’s nationwide consultations to gather insights on environmental governance, ecotourism, agriculture, food security, forest and land management, climate and disaster resilience, and mining.

DENR Secretary Antonia Loyzaga explained the rationale for conducting a separate Multi-Stakeholder Forum for Mindanao.

“The Mindanao region is blessed with a rich, complex, social and natural history. It is in the intersection of this social and physical geography that both risk and opportunities reside. Creating and building these opportunities and mitigating the risks require partnerships that lead to a new type of agency based on competent and committed

DENR Secretary Antonia Loyzaga

leadership that prioritizes human development, sustainable local economies, resilient infrastructure, and underpinning all of these ecosystems that support human security, food, water, energy, peace and equity,” Loyzaga noted.

Echoing the statement of Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. during the DENR Multistakeholder Forum-Visayas to “commit to our advocacy for our next generation of Filipinos for sustainable development,” the DENR is committed to ensuring that extensive consultation with local actors will be done across all interventions and at all stages.

The first day focused on the private sector and local government units of Mindanao's vision for an environmentally-resilient Philippines, how the DENR can be an effective development partner, and the

organizations' main challenges.

Social Issues

During the press conference following the first plenary, Loyzaga stressed the need to address social issues as an integral component of environmental initiatives.

“Sociology trumps technology any day… Unless we can address the social issues, I firmly believe that we will not be able to address the environmental ones. So, it has to start with addressing the way our communities are growing, what are their needs, what are the reasons for the development of these communities, and how are they part of the overall Philippine Development Plan,” she stressed.

Political action and structures

During his presentation Research and Development to Accelerate Climate Action, Ateneo de Davao University President Joel E.

Tabora, SJ stressed the need for strong political leadership to ensure environmental and other considerations are not subsumed to those of the economy.

“Research and development for environmental action, to save the planet, cannot be forever limited [or tyrannized] by the pragmatic needs of the economy. The economy does not trump action to save the planet. Political action and political structures must control and tame the economy, and not vice versa,” Fr. Tabora emphasized.

“For instance, DENR cannot just be a govt agency to exploit the natural resources of the Philippines in favor of the economy and the private interests that drive this. The DENR must be the protector of the environment, for the common weal- make sure that society and the planet are not killed by the vicious technocratic paradigm driv-

ing the economy. It must be guided by voices of people on the ground, in local government units, or in the regions,” he added.

Culture of Dialogue

Loyzaga stressed that the Mindanao region “requires a localized and contextualized approach” and assured stakeholders that the DENR will continue its extensive consultations across all sectors and local communities.

“Complexity wise, we are now at the whole of government and whole of society approach and that’s why we are having the multistakeholder forums. We cannot just listen to one sector, we have to listen to everyone across sectors,” she explained.

“So what we would like to use is what the Philippine Eagle Foundation has done. They’ve engaged multiple stakeholders, they have set science based goals, and they are achieving targets.”

However, Fr. Tabora

voiced his apprehensions about the effectiveness of such forums in creating meaningful change given their previous experiences with similar consultations.

“We really have to cultivate a culture of dialogue, where people really feel they’re being listened to. Because so often, our experience is, we manifest problems, we manifest concerns, but we don’t feel listened to,” he lamented.

He cited the numerous times civil society called DENR’s attention to how the planned bridge between Davao City and Samal island would destroy a coral reef. However, the DENR regional office could only respond that the plans had already been made in Manila without consulting the local governments. Thus, the local stakeholders feel they’re just not being listened to.

“If only a way could be found to enable the DENR

Fr Joel E. Tabora, S.J.

Mindanao

ASG bandits killed, 2 captured in Sulu clash

SULU CLASH. Seven followers of the Abu Sayyaf Group were killed while two are captured in a clash Sunday (Feb. 5, 2023) in the boundary of Maimbung and Parang towns in Sulu. Government troops recovered seven high-powered firearms after the 30-minute clash. (Photo courtesy of Area Police Command-Western Mindanao)

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

ZAMBOANGA CITY

– Seven Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) extremists were killed while two others were captured following a firefight in the hinterlands of Sulu province, a top police official said Monday.

Col. Richard Verceles, operations chief of the Area

Police Command-Western Mindanao, said the clash broke out around 1:21 a.m. Sunday on the border of Barangays Labah and Kapuk in the towns of Maimbung and Parang, respectively.

Verceles identified the slain ASG members as Juko Dahim, Aldimar Kanih, Gamil Halik, Norhan Pasi,

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Teaching in Alternative Learning System

By: NENALOU M. LUMACAD Teacher I Alternative Learning System District 9 Ozamiz City Division

Learning in today’s new normal is tough feat, not just for students but for the teachers and parents as well. But, learning is a basic human right. It is a need for every child in the community to grab the opportunity of free basic education.

In Alternative Learning System, learning has increased over the years and has been recognized as a flexible and convenient educational experience for students. The implementation of Alternative Learning System paved way to the rights for education to be asserted by marginalized groups like children, women, people with special needs and Indigenous people in the communities ( Doronila, 1997;Raywid, 1994; Valk, 2009) and also out-of –school youths (OSY) who did not finish their basic education due to economic and support issues.

Teaching in Alternative Learning System requires

enormous efforts, wide-range of understanding and compassionate heart to appreciate the diversity of learners. With this, mobile teachers engage more on differentiated activities and to set flexible time schedules.

It is not as easy as what other people believed that mobile as we are, who transfer from place to another do not experience struggles. Overcoming the rocky and unsafe roads going to community learning centers challenged mobile teachers in rendering their public service in the teaching field. However, the continuous support given by the community people and other stakeholders made the teachers realized how lucky and fortunate educators are!

Though, teaching in the Alternative Learning System is tough and full of challenges, what is important is the teaching and learning process and its learners’ success!

Malik Iron, Jimming Akjal and his son, only known as alias Iron.

He said they were taken to the hospital but were declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Those captured were identified as Julmin Amdan and Rogir Mukatrir.

Wounded in the crossfire were Crismalyn Hail Tajid, 22, and a child who were both taken to a hospital in Jolo, the capital town of Sulu.

Verceles said the firefight broke out when the policemen led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) were fired upon by the group of Juko and Alganer while they were about to serve a warrant of arrest for murder against the former.

A 30-minute firefight

ensued as the policemen fired back, resulting in the death of Juko and six of his companions. Alganer managed to escape.

Verceles said Juko was involved in the ambush-slay of Col. Julasirim Kasim, the police director of Sulu, in 2009 in Barangay Bato Ugis, Maimbung, Sulu.

He said the slain ASG members were followers of Majan Sahidjuan operating in the towns of Indanan, Parang and Maimbung.

Sahidjuan was killed in a clash with government troops in March 2021 in Kalupag Island, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi.

Verceles said the policemen recovered nine highpowered firearms, assorted ammunition and war materiel from the clash site. (PNA)

The Power of Collaboration

By: MAY CHEL M. ABALO Teacher I Alternative Learning System District 9 Ozamiz City Division

Dealing with work stresses day in and day out is hard. Learning how to find a balance life between the stresses and pressures of work and life outside of work is difficult. However, learning how to offset this by creating a great and a happy place to work is essential for sanity and health. Difficulties and hardship can be decreased and lightened up through unity, teamwork and collaboration, either in a family, in the community or in the work place as well.

In the teaching field, teachers collaborate in a multitude of ways when they interact with their colleagues to exchange ideas, resources, and to discuss student learning progress.

Collaboration is a process of engaging things in

the workplace to develop positivity and camaraderie among forces, either administrators or subordinates. Collaborative relationships occur when two or more people work together in order to accomplish a common goal.

Generally, working together; cooperatively lessened struggles or even solved hindrances and problems. Collaborative efforts of the administrators, teachers, parents, stakeholders and community people in an institution, in a school, or in any learning spaces strengthened and helped in getting into, what is so called – Success.

It is in the power of collaboration which motivates teachers in the system to continuously serve with positivity and dedication.

THE GUARDIAN. Sheik Khalifa Nando, the BARMM 'Wali' (waving Bangsamoro flaglet) was last seen in public on Jan. 25 during the opening ceremonies of the BARMM 4th founding anniversary in Cotabato City. He died on Sunday (Feb. 5, 2023) at age 82. (Photo courtesy of Bangsamoro Information Office - BARMM)

MILF co-founder Sheik Khalifa

Nando dies, 82

By Edwin Fernandez

COTABATO CITY –Sheik Khalifa Nando, one of the founders of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), died Sunday. He was 82.

Nando, largely seen as the first symbolic head of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), was laid to his final resting place on the same day, officials said Monday.

“It is with a deep sense of loss that we express our condolences and sympathy to the family of Sheik Khalifa Nando, the Wali of the Bangsamoro on his return to the mercy of Allah,” lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo,

AND LADY HAZEL P. BARBOSA-NAVARRO, Petitioners. x

BARMM interior minister and concurrent regional spokesperson, Sinarimbo said in a statement.

In Islam, “Wali” means a person of authority in the community.

Nando, whose cause of death was not stated, was last seen in public during the opening program of the BARMM 4th foundation anniversary last Jan. 25 together with BARMM acting Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim.

Some 1,500 attended Nando’s burial at dusk Sunday in Barangay Kayaga, Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur, according to relatives and MILF leaders in attendance.

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 15, 1999 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at 86 K-6th Kamuning, Quezon City and Buru-un, Iligan City, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than six (6) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 15, 1999 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 3rd of February 2023.

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Office (IPO) ang "Tablea

ni Candi". Daghan kaayong salamat Department of Science & Technology (DOST)-Bukidnon sa pag facilitate”, he said.

For 2023, DOST 10 is open to assisting more MSMEs with their trademark registrations. Interested MSMEs may signify their interest by writing a letter of intent addressed to the director of the nearest Provincial Science and Technology Offices. (Raziel Antoniette Bayagna/ DOST10)

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During the meeting, Mayor Rommel Arnado, who is also the current national president of the League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities, and Provinces of the Philippines, said that hosting the OAC gives the Philippines an opportunity to showcase not just organic agriculture initiatives but also Filipino culture and tourism.

“It’s an opportunity to flaunt or advertise organic agriculture and, at the same time, tourism. It’s promoting the Philippines, particularly Mindanao, to the world. We are trying to erase the image that Mindanao is a war zone, especially in Kauswagan,” he said.

Arnado also shared that they plan to allow the foreign delegates to experience Filipino culture by setting up a “boodle fight” dinner at the boardwalk. Moreover, Filipino cultural presentations will also be showcased during the programs by inviting Mindanao State University (MSU)-Iligan Institute of Technology’s Kalimulan group, MSU-Main Campus’

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL F. BAUTISTA

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SAMUEL F. BAUTISTA (the “DECEDENT”) who died intestate on August 10, 2016 in Singapore. At the time of his demise, the DECEDENT left the following real property; “Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-95173 “A parcel of land (Lot No. 19, Block 53, of the Cons. Subd, plan. PCS-10001207, being a portion of Lot 1 & 3, Pcs-104305-001147. Situated in the Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Islands of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SQ.M. (130) . Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL F. BAUTISTA , made and executed by and among: LEONOR G. BAUTISTA, of legal age, widow, Filipino, with address at 30 Sembawang Road, Sun Plaza #19-01, Singapore 757713, herein represented by her Attorney-in-Fact

Ruth B. Yañez; ANGELIKA MARIE G. BAUTISTA, of legal age, Filipino, single and with address at 30 Sembawang Road, Sun Plaza #19-01, Singapore 757713, herein represented by her Attorney-in-Fact Ruth B. Yañez; and MICHAEL RENZO G. BAUTISTA, of legal age, Filipino, single and with address at 30 Sembawang Road, Sun Plaza #19-01, Singapore 757713, herein represented by his Attorney-inFact Ruth B. Yañez; the parties are the sole legal heirs of the late SAMUEL

F. BAUTISTA. Under Notary Public of ATTY. CHRISTINA MALFERRARI JUGADOR; As Per Doc. No. 470; Page No. 95; Book No. 61; Series of 2022 MDN: Jan 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2023

Sining Kambayoka, and Kauswagan’s Rondalla.

IFOAM Organics Asia said that people from about 30 different countries are interested in the event and have asked about it.

Apart from OAC, Kauswagan will also host the Organic Youth Forum, the 9th Asian Local Government for Organic Agriculture Summit, the 4th Global Alliance of Organic Districts, and Women in Organic Agriculture in Asia.

The meeting was attended by the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Tourism, the Philippine Information Agency, the Mindanao Development Authority, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, and IFOAM Organics Asia.

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATES OF FILOMENO F. BAUTISTA, ROLANDO F. BAUTISTA, JR. AND SAMUEL F. BAUTISTA

Notice is hereby given that FILOMENO F. BAUTISTA died intestate on December 29, 2020, ROLANDO F. BAUTISTA, JR. died intestate on November 4, 2013 and SAMUEL F. BAUTISTA died intestate on August 10, 2016. At the time of the demise of the DECEDENTS’ father, ROLANDO A. BAUTISTA , who died intestate on May 8, 1975, the DECEDENTS inherited their respective shares in the share of their late father in the following real property covered by Tax Declaration No. G-064996 : A parcel of land (Cadastral Lot No. 2136 C-3)

Assessor’s Lot No. 048, Block 5, Lot 2136-A-1 & A-2 of the subd. plan, situated at Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of One Thousand Forty Six (1,046) sq.m. more or less.” Also, at the time of the demise of the DECEDENTS’ mother NELITA F. BAUTISTA , who died intestate on July 21, 2006, the DECEDENTS also inherited their respective shares in their mother’s Thirty Nine (39) shares of stock of Cagayan De Oro College, Inc. (“COC”) with a par value of One Hundred Pesos (P100.00) per share including a 0.355 fractional share. A copy of COC Stock Certificate No. 25127 and the Corporate Secretary’s Certificate dated April 5, 2022. The HEIRS, in consonance with the provisions of the Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of the Estates of the DECEDENTS’ parents Rolando A. Bautista and Nelita F. Bautista dated December 16, 2022, have agreed to extrajudicially adjudicate unto themselves the respective estates of the DECEDENTS arising from the latter’s inheritance from their late parents. Are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATES OF FILOMENO F. BAUTISTA, ROLANDO F. BAUTISTA, JR. AND SAMUEL F. BAUTISTA , made and executed by and among:

The legal heirs of the late Filomeno F. Bautista, namely, his surviving spouse

ARLENE C. BAUTISTA ; and their legitimate children APRIL MARIE C. BAUTISTA, single, and JOHN PAOLO

C. BAUTISTA , married; all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Block

8, Lot 1, Xavier Heights Subdivision, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City;

The legal heirs of the late Rolando F. Bautista, Jr. , namely, his surviving spouse ESTRELLA S. BAUTISTA; and their legitimate child APRIL JUSELLE

B. YSULAT , married; both Filipinos and residents of Block 1, Lot 11, Peter Street, San Agustin Valley Homes, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; and

The legal heirs of the late Samuel F. Bautista, namely, his surviving spouse

LEONOR G. BAUTISTA , and their legitimate children

ANGELIKA MARIE

G. BAUTISTA and MICHAEL RENZO

G. BAUTISTA , both of legal age and single; all Filipinos with address at 30 Sembawang Road, Sun Plaza #19-01, Singapore 757713. The above-named HEIRS are the respective sole legal heirs of FILOMENO F. BAUTISTA, ROLANDO F. BAUTISTA, JR. and SAMUEL F. BAUTISTA (hereinafter referred to as the DECEDENTS). Under Notary public of ATTY. CHRISTINA MALFERRARI JUGADOR;

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More agencies will be invited to join the committee for the next meetings. The stakeholders then visited the venue, which sits on 8-hectare land owned by the local government in Barangay Tacub. (LELA/ PIA-10/Lanao del Norte) mga oportunidad sa magandang kinabukasan, hindi maiiwan ang ating mga kababayan sa rehiyon (We must scrutinize the challenges in education of our countrymen in the BARMM. We must ensure the quality of education and that they are not left behind),” said Gatchalian. (PNA)

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATES OF ROLANDO A. BAUTISTA AND NELITA F. BAUTISTA

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of Rolando A. Bautista died intestate on May 8, 1975 while Nelita F. Bautista died intestate on July 21, 2006, both in Cagayan de Oro City. The following children of the DECEDENTS are also deceased, namely, Filomeno F. Bautista, Rolando F. Bautista, Jr. and Samuel F. Bautista. At the time of his demise, ROLANDO A. BAUTISTA left the following real property covered by Tax Declaration No. G-064996 “A parcel of land (Cadastral Lot No. 2136 C-3) Assessor’s Lot No. 048, Block 5, Lot 2136-A-1 & A-2 of the subd. Plan, situated at Camamanan, Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of One Thousand Forty Six (1,046) sq.m. more or less.” at the time of her demise, NELITA F. BAUTISTA left Thirty Nine (39) shares of stock of Cagayan de Oro College, Inc. (“COC”) with a par value of One Hundred Pesos (P100.00) per share including a 0.355 fractional share. A copy of COC Stock Certificate No. 25127 and the Corporate Secretary’s Certificate dated April 5, 2022. Are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATES OF ROLANDO A. BAUTISTA AND NELITA F. BAUTISTA . made and executed by and among; The legal heirs of the late Filomeno F. Bautista , namely, his surviving spouse ARLENE C. BAUTISTA ; and their legitimate children APRIL MARIE C. BAUTISTA , single, and JOHN PAOLO C. BAUTISTA , married, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Block 8, Lot 1, Xavier Heights Subdivision, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; JEANNETTE B. EMATA , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Block 9, Lot 7, Quail Street, Morning Mist Subdivision, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; MARIE LOU B. FIRESTONE , of legal age, US Citizen, a natural-born Filipino, married, and a resident of 3987 Flintridge Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 USA; The legal heirs of the late Rolando F. Bautista, Jr. , namely, his surviving spouse ESTRELLA S. BAUTISTA ; and their legitimate child

APRIL JUSELLE B. YSULAT, married, both Filipinos and residents of Block 1, Lot 11, Peter Street, San Agustin Valley Homes, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; The legal heirs of the late Samuel F. Bautista, namely, his surviving spouse LEONOR G. BAUTISTA ; and their legitimate children ANGELIKA MARIE G. BAUTISTA and MICHAEL RENZO G. BAUTISTA, both of legal age and single; all Filipinos with address at 30 Sembawang Road, Sun Plaza #19-01, Singapore 757713; RUTH B. YAÑEZ , of legal age, Filipino, married, and with address at Block 11, Lot 45 & 47, La Buena Vida Subdivision, Gran Europa, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental; and LAWRENCE F. BAUTISTA , of legal age, Filipino, married, with address at 4-2 Teachers BLISS, Pilipino Street, Barangay Balon Bato, Balintawak, Quezon City. The parties are collectively referred hereto as the “HEIRS”. The above-named HEIRS are the sole legal heirs of the late spouses ROLANDO A. BAUTISTA and NELITA F.BAUTISTA (hereinafter referred to as the “DECEDENTS”). The HEIRS are the children, grandchildren and in-laws of the DECEDENTS. Under Notary Public of ATTY. CHRISTINA MALFERRARI JUGADOR; As Per

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for the support extended by Senators Francis Tolentino, Francis Escudero and Sherwin Gatchalian to the implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement where the Philippines and US both agreed on four new locations as EDCA sites last week.

"This manifestation of support is in line with our treaty obligation as contained in the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951," he added.

Since the signing of EDCA in 2014, Aguilar said EDCA has continuously facilitated the conduct of military ex-

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT , made and executed in the City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines, on this_________, by and between:

EDILBERTA B. ENDRINA , of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and with the residence at Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR ”; ERMITA E. DIAZ, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR

YOLANDO B. ENDRINA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR

EDGARDO B. ENDRINA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR

EDISON B. ENDRINA , of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR ”

GRACELYN E. TUMILAP, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR ”

BEBYLEN E. LAGUMBAY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR ”

FLORDELITA E. DELA PEÑA , of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR ”

ULIPIANO B. ENDRINA, I. , of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR ”; HEIR OF THE LATE ULIPIANO B. ENDRINA, JR.: SARAH JEAN D. ENDRINA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereto referred as “ HEIR ”

WITNESSETH; THAT

WHEREAS ULIPIANO V. ENDRINA

Filipino Citizen, died intestate on December 26, 2013, at Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, leaving a certain parcel of land located in Poblacion, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, covered by KOT/OCT/TCT No. EO-1102 more particularly described as follows: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. EO-1102 Lot 6416, CAD653 Lantapan Cadastre A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 6416, CAD 653, Lantapan Cadastre, being a portion of Lot 2243, CAD653 Lantapan Cadastre), situated in the barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE (10, 985) square meters , more or less.

WHEREAS, the parties hereto, are the sole and only heirs of the decedents they being the legitimate heirs, of the deceased;

WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedent; and

WHEREAS , it is to the best interest of the parties hereto to settle and partition extra-judicially and adjudicate among themselves the above-described real property in the form and manner herein set forth;

NOW THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court of the Philippine Supreme Court, the parties hereto do, by these presents, agree to settle and partition extra-judicially the above-described property and adjudicate the same among themselves in pro indiviso equal shares subject however, to the liabilities imposed by Section 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, in favor of any other possible heirs, creditors and other persons who might be deprived of their lawful participation in the estate of the decedent, for a period of two years. That we hereby affirm that we have executed the foregoing instrument out of our own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon our person and have no claim or demand against each other.

Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT , under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE

ercises and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations in support of the AFP mission.

"Likewise, with the threat of climate change, our partnership with modern and well-equipped countries such as the United States of America will develop the capability of our troops in executing HADR operations in times of natural calamities and disasters," Aguilar said.

"In addition to capability

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we:

1. VIOLETA B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

2. VIOLA ANN CRUZ-BACUS, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Phase 3, NHA, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

3. MEA ANN CRUZ-NOCUM of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Fortich St., Barangay 3, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

4. JO ANN CRUZ-GUDITO , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Carmenville Subd., Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

5. RYAN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

6. ADRIAN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

7. KRISTIAN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

8. CYRELLE ANN CRUZ-LOZANO , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Block 20, Lot 5 & 6, Carmenville Subd., Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

9. IMARIE ANN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

10. KRISTINE ANN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH :

WHEREAS, late MANALO CRUZ died intestate without living a Will or Testament on March 7, 2005 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

WHEREAS , at the time of the demise of the said late MANALO CRUZ , he left conjugal estate parcel of land described as follows;

“A parcel of land identified as Lot 2469-E, Psd-10-030819 , being a portion of Lot 2469, Pls-800, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX (266) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-66588 and Tax Declaration No. F-001292 and Tax Declaration No. F-001293 for the building/improvement.”

WHEREAS, no known debt of deceased MANALO CRUZ have not been settled to date;

WHEREAS, no person have filed any claims, whether formal or informal, against the above described intestate estate;

WHEREAS, the above-named heirs are the sole and only heirs of deceased MANALO CRUZ ; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and adjudicate the real property above-described, in EQUAL SHARE

That the parties hereby affirm that they have executed the foregoing instrument out of their own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon their person and have no claim or demand against each other;

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FLAVIANO

development, our engagement with a friend and a long-time ally also brings economic activities and opportunities that will benefit the people of the host local government units. This will further improve business confidence that will provide the economic stability that investors seek," he added. (PNA)

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SPS. SINON DALAM AND TIBON PANDITA-DALAMA who both died intestate on March 26, 1984 and May 11, 1995, respectively, both at their home at Sitio Kalyong, Brgy. Landan, Polomolok South Cotabato left;

“Lot No. 69-Part, PLS-683, (Tax Declaration No. N-1000042), an agricultural lot situated in Sitio Kalyong, Brgy. Landan, Municipality of Polomolok, South Cotabato containing an area of FOUR (4.0) HECTARES, more or less, and covered by Tax Declaration No. N-1000042 declared in the name of Dalama, Sinon;

“Lot No. 68-Part, PLS-683, (Tax Declaration No. M-1000040), an agricultural lot situated in Sitio Kalyong, Brgy. Landan, Municipality of Polomolok, South Cotabato containing an area of FOUR (4.0) HECTARES, more or less, and covered by Tax Declaration No. M-1000040 declared in the name of Dalama, Tibon;

“Lot No. 68-Part, PLS-683, (Tax Declaration No. M-1000041), an agricultural lot situated in Sitio Kalyong, Brgy. Landan, Municipality of Polomolok, South Cotabato containing an area of EIGHT (8.0) HECTARES, more or less, and covered by Tax Declaration No. M-1000041 declared in the name of Pablo Sinon but is acknowledged by declared owner during his lifetime and by his heirs now to be owned by Dalama, Tibon Pandita; is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate of Spouses SINON DALAMA AND TIBON PANDITA DALAMA under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Levy T. Saligumba, Per Doc. No. 1357, Page No. 272, Book No. XCVII, Series of 2022.

MDN: Jan 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Agreement made and entered by and between: the HEIRS OF SPOUSES EUGENIO B. MELGO and FLORITA S. MELGO namely: FIDEL S. MELGO , married, LORENZA M. LADICA , married, JUVY M. EGOT , married, ROSEPELER S. MELGO , married, JEREMIAS S. MELGO, married, HERMIE M. SAUSAL, married, both of legal ages, Filipinos, with residence and postal address at Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon;

WITNESSETH THAT:

WHEREAS , we are the surviving heirs of SPOUSES EUGENIO B. MELGO and FLORITA S. MELGO who died on February 14, 1984 and December 1, 2020 respectively:

WHEREAS , the deceased at the time of their death left a parcel of land situated in Sto. Niño, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-3401 identified as Lot No. 415, Gss-549 containing an area of FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGTHY (53,580) SQUARE METERS : WHEREAS, no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement, and that to the best knowledge and information of the parties, the deceased left no debts;

That pursuant to Section 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein being all of age and with full civil capacity to contract, have agreed and adjudicate into themselves the above-described real property.

We hereby affirm that we have executed this instrument out of our own will without forced, intimidation or violence upon our persons, and we have no claim or demand against each other in connection with the adjudication of the above-described real properties; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH

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suspect was not true to her promises and she would not also return the investments of her victims.

Southern Police District (SPD) spokesperson Maj. Hazel Asilo told the media that the warrant of arrest was served by two police officers, for violating Batas Pambansa 22, the Bouncing Check Law.

Judge Clemente Clemente of the Makati Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 127 issued the warrant of arrest on October 27, 2022, it was learned.

FLEX FUEL SCAM

Meanwhile, actor Luis Manzano is now 'in hot water' after five investors filed their formal complaint at the NBI in Manila, linking Manzano and his partner Ildefonso “Bong” Medel to the alleged investment scheme.

Jinky Sta Isabel, spokesperson of the four other complainants said in an interview with GMA integrated News that it was Manzano, the alleged former company chairman of Flex Fuel, who convinced them to join during a Zoom conference, which Manzano himself facilitated.

"Nung umpisa palang. Syempre Luis Manzano yan. Kilala yan ng lipunan. Ang projected ba income ay bali P70,000 quarterly. Parang malaking tulong po yun sa aming pangkaraniwang tao," Sta Isabel narrated.

She claimed she was convinced to invest her hardearned savings of P990,000 because of Manzano being part owner and chairman of Flex Fuel.

"Nagtitinda ako. Inipon ko yung pera tapos bigla nalang mawala? Paano nalang ang kinabukasan ng anak ko?," the complainant added crying.

Meanwhile, Atty. Giselle Garcia-Dumlao also told a TV network that there were two separate cases filed in their office regarding the alleged Flex Fuel scam.

"Merong dalawang separate cases na nai-file dito sa NBI. Yung isa, si Luis (Manzano) yung nagrereklamo.

Yun namang isa ay si Luis (Manzano) naman ang inirereklamo," the NBI spokesperson said.

IN DENIAL

The beleaguered actor denied his involvement into the P100-million investment scheme, pinpointing to a certain Alfonso Medel as the person handling the management and operation of Flex Fuel.

Manzano's lawyer Regidor Caringal, reports said, sent a letter to NBI Director Atty. Medardo de Lemos, that the actor Luis Manzano resigned as chairman of Flex Fuel in February 2022.

Manzano's lawyer also told the NBI director that Medel's company even owed his client, Luis Manzano, a total of P66-million.

“I never took part in the management of the business. Bong conducted the business in such a way that operational matters were kept away from me," Manzano explained.

Earlier, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a certification, informing the public that there are petroleum companies that are allegedly selling securities even if they have no license to sell supposedly issued by SEC.

The SEC, in its certification, identified the following companies as PetroMobil, FlexFuel, Jeafer Fuel, Maxi-

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custody of CIDG-PFU Tarlac for documentation and proper disposition.

The suspect is facing charges of violating Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act of 2013.

Brig. Cesar Pasiwen, regional director of the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3), said they have been continuously beefing up their drive to recover and seize loose firearms through police operations and implementation of search warrants against illegal gun owners.

“May this serve as a stern warning to all especially those who have not yet renewed their licenses or turned over their undocumented firearms in their nearest police stations for safekeeping. Stricter penalties are imposed against violators,” he said in a statement. (PNA)

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only right or fair one. We have to respect the opinions of others, even if we do not quite agree with them. In fact, the greater the variety of opinions expressed, the better for all of us, since more things would be put into consideration.

for the sale of Acquired Asset properties at Pag-IBIG Fund Cagayan de Oro Housing Business Center, Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City:

1) Interested parties are required to secure copies of OFFER TO BID (HQP-AAF-103 if individual bidder or HQP-AAF-238 if juridical entity) from the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Ground floor Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City or may download the form at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

2) Properties shall be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis which means that the bidder accepts whatever the physical status of the property/ ies (including whether it is occupied or not) including whatever fees and dues pertaining to the property/ies shall be for the account of the bidder.

3) All interested buyers are encouraged to inspect the property/ies before tendering their offer/s. The list of the properties for public auction may be viewed at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx.

4) Additional discounts shall be given to winning bidders depending on their chosen mode of purchase, as follows:

Teens and Gadgets: Teachers Take Heed

Everything is just a click away. Our self-reliance to technology has made our lives comfortable and enjoyable. With the advancement of technology many fascinating obras has come to its birth. Look at your cell phone-upgraded with high pixel cameras, the smart TV, high-end model of computers-all are brought by the advancement of technology. Technologies are regularly evolving thus, people especially the teens are getting use to them. In school, we use technology to aid our lessons and provide interactive activities to the learners. With this, learners are very eager and attentive to the teacher. But with this advancement, teacher pointed out the level

By: Meryl R. Alfanta

of student’s inappropriate behavior and conduct. During the transition of classes, some students are playing on-line games which are very interactive that eventually took their focus. Some are ranting on the social media and some visited sites not appropriate to their age. But there are still some who busied themselves researching. Although its benefits are undeniable, we still need to be vigilant as this may impact student’s behaviour and performance in school. Gadgets are upgrading that they offer cool apps for the teens to explore. If students are not guided, for sure they can get anything in just a click of a hand. Parents and teachers must work together to closely follow-up and

give constant reminders on the purpose of gadgets. Necessary precautions must be out on the ground to ensure pleasant effects of technologies.

Our DepEd Secretary VP Sara Z. Duterte recently launched on Monday January 31, 2023 the new agenda in resolving basic education woes through MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa, to set the new direction in resolving basic education challenges which we hope to aid us some education facilities to provide interactive materials in teaching. This way learner will be motivated to go to school as we can offer more and even use gadgets in addressing different learning styles.

5) Bidders are also encouraged to visit our website, www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx five (5) days prior the actual auction date, to check whether there is any erratum posted on the list of properties posted under the sealed public auction.

6) Bidders shall be required to register at the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Ground floor, Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro. Only bid offers from registered bidders shall be accepted.

7) Acceptance of sealed bid offer/s shall be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for Cagayan de Oro Housing Business Center starting February 22, 2023 until February 28, 2023. Bidders are advised to submit their proposals together with a photocopy of their valid Identification (ID) card and latest proof of income only on the scheduled date of batch. No proposals shall be accepted earlier or later than the scheduled date.

8) Bidders may designate their Authorized Representatives, provided they shall issue the following documents:

a. Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for individual-bidder. The SPA for bidding may be downloaded at www.pagibigfund.gov. ph (Other properties for sale-Disposition of Acquired Assets for Public Auction) . Also, if the bidder is based or is currently working abroad, SPA must be notarized at the Philippine Consular Office.

b. Secretary’s Certificate for company-bidder.

NOTE: The suggested template of the said documents may be downloaded at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

9) The bidder shall state in words and in figures the amount of his/her bid offer and his/her chosen mode of payment in the Offer to Bid form. The BID OFFER shall not be lower than the minimum bid set by the Fund.

In the absence of a chosen mode of payment, the default mode of payment shall be long-term installment. Likewise, change on the winning bidder’s mode of payment shall not be allowed.

10) The determination of winning bidders shall be on the following dates and details: Tranche Date of Opening of Bid Offer/s Location 10th Tranche March 1, 2023 4th Flr.Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St.,Cagayan de Oro City

11) The determination of winning bidders shall be monitored by a representative from Commission on Audit (COA). Attendance of the bidder/s in the venue is not required.

12) The bidder who offers the highest bid shall be declared as the winner.

13) In case there are identical offers constituting the highest bids, the tie shall be resolved by considering the Mode of Payment. The priority in terms of mode of payment shall be as follows:

a. Cash;

b. Short-Term Installment;

c. Long-Term Installment.

14) If there is still a tie after considering the mode of payment, it shall be resolved through toss coin. However, in case there are more than two (2) highest bidders, the tie shall be resolved through draw lots.

15) The result of the sealed public auction shall be released and posted in the Pag-IBIG Fund official website at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph. Bidders are encourage to check the result on the said website.

16) Any notification sent by Pag-IBIG Fund through email or SMS shall be sufficient compliance to the notification requirements and presumed to be deemed received by the buyer. In this regard, the Bidder shall ensure that the contact number and email address indicated on the Offer to Bid are active. The bidder shall inform Pag-IBIG Fund immediately on any changes on his/ her contact number.

17) The winning bidder shall be required to pay his/ her BID BOND equivalent to five percent (5%) of the BID OFFER and shall be paid within 3 working days after the publication of the winning bidders. It shall be in Philippine Currency and may be in the form of cash or manager’s check payable to Pag-IBIG Fund. It shall likewise serve as the down payment of the winning bidder.

18) For bidders whose bid bond is in the form of a MANAGER’S CHECK, they are advised to adhere to the current Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) memorandum relative to the proper handling of checks: Do not staple, crumple, fold, bind or pin checks.

19) Payment of the remaining ninety five percent (95%) bid offer balance may either be thru any of the following modes:

a) Cash Payment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid not later than thirty (30) calendar days from date of signing of Deed of Conditional Sale (DCS).

b) Short-Term Installment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid in equal monthly instalment and provided the chosen payment term shall not exceed twelve (12) months subject to an interest based on the Full Risk-Based Pricing Framework for three-year fixing period.

c) Long-Term Installment – payment shall be in the form of monthly amortization based on the approved term, which may be up to a maximum of thirty (30) years with the following considerations:

c.1. Approval and term shall be subject to eligibility requirements stipulated under the Circular 428 Omnibus Guidelines on Sale of Pag-IBIG Fund Real and Other Properties Acquired;

c.2. The amount shall be the bidder’s bid offer, net of 5% down payment;

c.3. The bidder shall be required to file his/her Long-Term Installment application and pay the processing fee within thirty (30) calendar days upon receipt of Notice of Award:

-Processing fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00);

-Equity, if applicable;

c.4. In case the Bid Offer, net of the five percent (5%) bid bond and additional discount, is still higher than the approved amount for Long Term Installment, the amount in excess shall be treated as equity. It shall be paid by the buyer within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of Notice of Conditional Approval of Sale (NCAS).

c.5. Original Borrowers who wish to participate on the Sealed Public Auction sale shall not be allowed to avail long term install ment as mode of payment. They may only submit offer thru cash or short-term installment basis.

c.6. In case the application has been disapproved due to buyer’s fault, the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

20) If the winning bidder fails or refuses to push through with the purchase of the property or fails to pay in full the remaining balance within 30 calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Award (NOA), he shall lose his right as winning bidder and the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

21) The Fund shall declare the next highest bidder as the winning bidder in case the sale to the original winning bidder is cancelled. He shall be required to pay a down payment of 5% of the offer price within 15 calendar days from notification and the remaining ninety five percent (95%) of his/her bid offer within the approved payment period. In the event there are two (2) or more complying bidders, the same rule on resolving ties shall be applied.

22) Interested parties may visit the Acquired Assets Management at Ground Flr., Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg JR Borja St. Cagayan de Oro Housing Business Center Jr Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City or contact Mr. Don Dino D. Gonzalez, Ms. Kristel Bernados and Mr. Sam Elijah T. Velez at tel. no. 722800/ 726348 / 8561860 / 8561861 / 8561862 local 125 and cellphone numbers 09503530644. You

Jessa Mae Cabactulan is adjudged Miss Panagtigi 2023, the culmination of the three-day long intramurals among senior high students of Phinma-COC Puerto campus. PHOTO SUPPLIED

DSWD...

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appointed Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian (center) poses with agency undersecretaries and other officials after meeting with them Wednesday (Feb. 1, 2023) on his first day on the job.

Gatchalian plans to digitalize the systems, processes and programs and services of the DSWD, update the database of beneficiaries and improve the agency’s logistical networks, among others, to further enhance DSWD’s operation, program and services implementation. (Photo courtesy of Sec. Rex Gatchalian FB page)

Anti-War...

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and causes devastation on all sides without a victor, as indicated in the denouement of the song: ‘99 Jahre Krieg ließen keinen Platz für Sieger’, which means ‘99 years of war left no room for victors’."

From my perspective, there were three critical periods in the past threequarters of a century that the danger of a nuclear war was imminent, the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis 1962, the period of leading to the Fall of the Berlin War in 1989 and today when the US is threatened by three conditions: the continuing explosion of inflation and the US debt, plus the global de-dollarization that will lead to the collapse of the US dollar in the immediate years ahead.

The US needs to disrupt the global geo-economics conditions but short of triggering a final nuclear showdown, exactly like what the US is doing on the European continent is its proxy war with Russia pushing the crisis only to the edge of Ukraine’s border, and in Asia beginning with the present pressure on Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines to intensify militarization with surprise US military-political sources predicting a US-China war over Taiwan by 2025 and NATO expansion to Asia.

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author’s and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) or any other office under the Presidential Communications Office.

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ties,” Tabacon said in an interview Monday.

The regional office here is still waiting for feedback from their main office. These projects are in General MacArthur and Oras in Eastern Samar; Ormoc and Kananga in Leyte; Saint Bernard, Sogod, San Juan, Pintuyan, San Ricardo, Sogod, and Hinunangan in Southern Leyte province.

Of the total outlay, PHP2.59 billion will go to flood-prone areas in Southern Leyte, PHP200 million in Eastern Samar, and PHP155 million in Leyte province.

In a resolution approved by the RDC, the council said the additional flood control projects are also found to be aligned with the regional strategies and priorities on infrastructure development based on the Eastern Visayas Regional Development Plan.

“In addition, majority of the said projects have direct impact on the disadvantaged sectors and areas while two were identified in the Eastern Visayas Typhoon Odette Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan,” the RDC said in its resolution signed on Dec. 19, 2022.

Some of these projects are in areas badly hit by Typhoon Odette in December 2021. (PNA)

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last week of December. The weather has improved this week, but there are still areas with flooding incidents and we continue our support to them,” Subong added.

Each food pack, costing PHP500, contains six kilograms of rice, four cans of corned beef, two cans of tuna flakes, two cans of sardines, five sachets of coffee, and five sachets of energy drink.

Under the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, the local governments are the first responders, and the DSWD is tasked to augment the response efforts after disasters.

The DSWD has been coordinating with other

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City

Email Address: civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com & ccrcdo@gmail.com

Cell No. 0906-8288219/0906-828-8187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MAUREEN JEANNE BELLO MANGUBAT has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MAUREEN JEANNE BELLO MANGUBAT who was born on FEBRUARY 25, 1998 (as per PSA file) in MARY’S CHILD LYING IN CLINIC CARMEN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are DANILO VILLARMIA MANGUBAT and MARITES LANTUNGAN BELLO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 16, 2023.

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

members of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council to fast-track the distribution of assistance.

An estimated 1.03 million individuals were affected by the recent incessant rains in the region that triggered flooding in 354 areas from December 2022 to the last part of January. (PNA)

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those residing in the northern part of the province and Quinapondan for those coming from the southern part of Eastern Samar.

On Dec. 19, 2022, flag carrier Philippine Airlines launched a twice-weekly Cebu-Borongan-Cebu flight every Monday and Friday. The flight connects travelers from Metro Manila to the city via Cebu.

Borongan-bound passengers from Metro Manila can take the 8:55 a.m. flight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport that arrives at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport at around 10:20 a.m.

From Cebu, passengers will then transfer to a turboprop plane that will leave for Borongan at 11 a.m. and arrive at about noon time.

The plane will fly to Cebu at 12:30 p.m. and arrive after an hour, passengers will then transfer to an airbus plane that will leave at 3:10 p.m. in Cebu and land in Manila at 4:50 p.m. (PNA)

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Factors that affected the price adjustments in the global market include the increasing oil stockpiles in the United States and the strong US jobs data, which is expected to prompt another interest hike by the US Federal Reserve System. US data showed that its crude inventories as of Jan. 27 increased by 4.1 million barrels.

Last week, both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices declined by USD2.49 per barrel and USD2.23 per barrel, respectively.

With the price adjustments made by domestic oil players since the start of 2023, gasoline prices have increased by PHP7.2 per liter, diesel prices by PHP3.05 per liter and kerosene by PHP4.55 per liter. (PNA)

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after it ended the week at 53.68 from its 53.845 finish a day ago.

It opened the day at 53.93, up from the previous session’s 54.2 start, and traded between 53.93 and 53.63, resulting in an average of 53.772.

Volume declined to USD1.17 billion from the previous day’s USD 1.62 billion.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said the local currency registered a new low in more than seven months or since June 16, 2022 when it closed at 53.47.

Aside from the PSEi’s improvement, Ricafort attributed the peso’s appreciation to, among others, the weakness of the US dollar to its eight-month low, expectations that the rate hike cycle of the Federal Reserve is nearing its end and the increase in bond prices after the rate hike in the European Central Bank and the Bank of England’s key rates.

He said the announcement by the Bureau of the Treasury of its sale of retail treasury bonds starting Feb. 7 also contributed to the peso’s strength.

For next week, the local currency is expected to trade between 53.40 and 54 against the US dollar, with the range for Monday projected between 53.60 and 53.80. (PNA)

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regional offices to be meaningful as a mediator of policy that’s listened to in DENR national in Manila. But DENR regional just says we can’t do anything anymore because decisions have already been made,” Fr. Tabora rued. “So whom do we go to? We come to the multistakeholder meeting, that’s what we’re here for today.”

The discussions in the forum are considered essential contributions to the identification of strategies and priority actions of the DENR. Their outcomes, actionable recommendations and commitments from stakeholders will be reflected in the Department Summary.

They will serve as critical inputs to the Policy Reform Agenda, Systems and Collaboration Mechanisms, and

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ZOSIMO N. LACABA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ MARIO ” to “ MARIUS ”; and the child’s date of birth from “ APRIL 11, 1962 ” to “ FEBRUARY 10,1962 ”; in the Cerificate of Live Birth of MARIO AMORES LACABA who was born on April 11, 1962 at Montilla Blvd,Butuan City,Agusan del Norte,Philippines and whose parents are ZOSIMO VIGA LACABA and RUTH MONTEDERAMOS AMORES Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 16 February 2023

Shared Programs, Actions, and Plans. Consequently, the forum also aims to accelerate the DENR’s mission of mobilizing the country’s citizens in protecting, conserving, and managing the environment and natural resources.

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Defense Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr, also the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity was saddened by the passing of Nando.

“Wali Nando was considered a major pillar of the Bangsamoro peace process,” Galvez said in a statement sent to the MILF and BARMM leaders.

“His legacy of peace will continue beyond his passing,” he added.

Sheik Nando, also known as “Sheik Khalifa,” is one of the pioneers in the establishment of the MILF who studied at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, along with MILF founding chair Salamat Hashim.

As co-founder of the MILF, Nando served in various capacities including as chair of the MILF Central Committee on Education, chairman of Majlis Al-Shura (Consultative Assembly) and as head of the MILF Sharia Supreme Court.

During the inaugural session of the BARMM interim parliament on March 29, 2019, he was appointed as the first Wāli of the newlyconstituted region. (PNA)

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to detect a range of facial attributes from a customer’s selfie, including acne, fine lines, pigmentation and overall skin condition. Meanwhile, makeup lovers can use #ColourMe Virtual Makeup try-on, to experience hundreds of lipsticks, mascara, eyeshadow, brow products, and foundation.

Expanding Digital Health Services

To help customers Look Good, Do Good, Feel Great, Watsons has its first state-ofthe-art clinic powered by The Medical City that features virtual consultation and remote physical examination. Vaccination services for flu, HPV, and pneumonia will be

available at the clinic soon.

Watsons Supplement Finder is also available to support the pharmacy service and help customers get personalized recommendations on the best vitamins and supplements for them.

Teresita Sy-Coson, Co Chairman of SM Investments, congratulates Watsons on the double celebrations, “Our long-term partnership with Watsons has realised our promise of bringing the best-in-class health & beauty products to all Filipinos. It’s our pleasure to celebrate this remarkable milestone with Watsons and we will continue to work closely to raise the standard in health & beauty in the Philippines through Watsons’ seamless O+O platforms.”

1,000 Ways of Doing Good

Mr. Lai concludes, “Looking ahead, we’re committed to continuing our expansion in the Philippines, as well as the rest of the world. Besides bringing pleasurable O+O shopping experience to our customers, we want to engage our customers to do good to the community and the planet with us through our sustainability programmes.”

To inspire its customers to live a sustainable lifestyle, Watsons offers over 1,500 Sustainable Choices products under Clean beauty, refill packs, better packaging and better ingredients for customers so that they can contribute to create a better world. Watsons has also mobilised its customers to create a bigger impact with community programmes such as sponsorship of free corrective surgeries for cleft children under Give-a-Smile is targeted to empower 3,300 families in the Philippines by 2030, and the Alagang Pangkalusugan community medical outreach programme will likewise be supporting 20,000 people with free medicines in the coming years. The celebration activities will continue throughout the year as Watsons show appreciation to customers, partners and colleagues through the #WeLoveYou1000Ways campaign. There will be member-exclusive benefits and special offers, both offline and online to show the brand’s appreciation to loyal customers of Watsons Club.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2023-005 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES CARLO ALAAN GOMEZ AND JADE TUBAT FEROLINO-GOMEZ, CARLO ALAAN GOMEZ AND JADE TUBAT FEROLINO-GOMEZ, Petitioners.

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 12, 1997 at Isabela, Basilan, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Brgy. Obrero, Butuan City and Block 17, Lot 18, Camella Subd., Labo, Ozamiz City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than fifteen (15) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 6, 1995 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 20th of January, 2023.

Watsons Philippines Unveils its 1,000th Store in Manila

Manila, Feb 3, 2023) As Asia’s No.1 health and beauty retailer, Watsons is celebrating an important milestone today as it opens its 1,000th store in Philippines, adding to a total of 8,000 Watsons stores across 15 markets in Asia and Eastern Europe. The new store opening coincides with Watsons’ 20th anniversary in the Philippines, one of its fastest-growing markets.

Spanning almost 1,000 square meters, the new flagship store is located in The Block, SM City North Edsa Block in Manila. As the biggest store in the country, it showcases the most comprehensive array of health and beauty products in an engaging way that will take the shopping experience to the next level.

Dominic Lai, Group Managing Director of A.S. Watson Group, officiates at the store opening event and says, “This new flagship store is important in the nationwide expansion in this beautiful country as it’s a clear demonstration of Watsons’ determination to strengthen our connection with customers via seamless O+O platforms. O+O platform strategy is at the core of our business to

create an integrated experience, to better serve customers anytime, anywhere.”

“Besides celebrating the 1,000th store opening, today marks Watsons’ 20 years of commitment to serving our customers in the Philippines. Over the years, we’ve been working to deliver our purpose to help customers Look Good, Do Good, Feel Great.”

A New Standard for O+O Retail To respond to the customers’ needs, Watsons’ new flagship store is not only designed to offer a modern and stylish shopping environment, but also create an immersive and interactive O+O experience for its customers.

Leveraging on an extensive store network in Philippines, Online Express delivery service is available so that customers can have their products delivered to doorsteps in 3 hours or choose to pick up orders at store within 30 mins via Click & Collect Express. This new Watsons store is a model for the future of beauty shopping with special discovery areas. There’s a Skinfie Lab, a skin analysis tool that creates personalized skincare recommendations based on selfies. The tool, which is also housed in the Watsons app, is able

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